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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 589.99 and 349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 589.99 and 349.15 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 589.99 = 349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/589.99 = 349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 589.99 × 349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 205,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,995.01/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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